Look where I ate today!!!! Thanks to Ingrid's advice, I signed up for Native Food's email alerts and was invited to their soft opening this weekend...
I didn't realize that I had agreed to have my picture taken till after the lumch was over. That explains why the camera man acted like I was nuts when I requested he not take my photo. Mr. SVegetarian, however, gave a lengthy interview much lauding the place...
Andrea McGinty (the blonde in yellow talking to the cameraman way in the back of this photo) came to our table and spoke to us for about five minutes. She told us the best news: they're planning to open a couple more locations in Fairfax and Falls Church, Virginia this year! No having to go to D.C.!
Here is where you order upfront, then they bring the food to your table...
Daily Specials for $9.95 include a Side...
I had a few Lost Rhino Face Plants ($2 each) to celebrate...
I finally got to try the famous Reuben...While tasty, I will have try it again when I am not over-excited by a restaurant soft opening swirling around me because, as of this writing, I prefer both Common Market and Randy Radish's Reubens. The Sauerkraut in this particular Reuben was too timid for my tastes. Who knew I had an opinion about Sauerkraut?!...
Mr. SVegetarian's Blackened Chicken Twister Wrap...
After lunch, we went over to Woodlands Vegan Bistro (formerly Everlasting Life Cafe) to get carryout for later in the week. As you may recall, last Saturday I spent the majority of my time at Vegfest waiting in line at the Woodlands Food Truck...
plus a bunch of Fried Chicken and Mac & Cheese...
















